How to Make Creamy Beet Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and delicious salad to add to your repertoire? Look no further than this creamy beet salad recipe. Beets are often overlooked in the culinary world, but they are incredibly versatile and nutritious. This recipe takes the earthy and sweet flavors of beets and pairs them with a creamy and tangy dressing, creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Beets are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly nutritious. They are packed with essential vi...

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium beets
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
  • ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • Scrub, top, and tail beets. Boil in salted water about 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain hot water from pot, and fill with cold water. Set aside until beets are cool enough to handle.
  • Slice beets thinly, and transfer to a salad bowl. Add onion and cucumber.
  • In separate bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, dill, and salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables, and toss to combine. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight. Serve chilled.
  • Nutrition

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 462mg